General Information
Revision date
2023-03-10
Product name
1-Hexanethiol
Product Synonyms
Hexyl mercaptan C6 H14 S 118.24
CAS No.
111-31-9
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002495 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H331 - Toxic if inhaled
Prevention
P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Stench Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
